Dangerous Goods Labels
1. Explosives: Fireworks, smoke candles etc Open
Examples
Signal cartridges, Distress signals etc.
IATA Code RCX RGX etc.
ICAO Classes and Divisions 1.3
Examples
Fireworks, Detonating fuses, Firecrackers, ammunition, etc.
IATA Code RXG RXS etc.
ICAO Classes and Divisions 1.4
2. Gases Open
2.1 Flammable gases
Examples
Small fuel cannisters, gas stove cartridges, gas cigarette lighters, lighter refueling gas, inflammable aerosols, etc.
IATA Code RFG
ICAO Classes and Divisions 2.1
2.2 Other gases (non-flammable gas, non-toxic gas)
Examples
Fire extinguishers, compressed oxygen, liquid nitrogen, liquid ammonia, non-inflammable aerosols, refrigeration gases, scuba diving tanks, etc.
Liquefied gases
IATA Code RNG RCL
ICAO Classes and Divisions 2.2
2.3 Toxic gases
Examples
Carbon monoxide, ethylene oxide, liquid ammonia, etc.
IATA Code RPG
ICAO Classes and Divisions 2.3
3. Flammable liquids Open
Examples
Gasoline, paints, printing ink, perfume, kerosene, alcohol, adhesives, oil lighters or lighter fuel, beverages with high alcohol content, etc.
IATA Code RFL
ICAO Classes and Divisions 3
4. Flammable solids Open
4.1 Flammable solids
Examples
Matches, celluloid, metal powders, phosphorous, sulfur, etc.
IATA Code RFS
ICAO Classes and Divisions 4.1
4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
Examples
Charcoal, activated carbon, sodium sulfide, metal catalysts, etc.
IATA Code RSC
ICAO Classes and Divisions 4.2
4.3 Substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases
Examples
Calcium, calcium carbide, magnesium alloy powder, barium, alkaline earth metal alloys, etc.
IATA Code RFW
ICAO Classes and Divisions 4.3
5. Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides Open
5.1 Oxidizers
Examples
Oxygen generator chemical, Sodium chlorate, Hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution, Ammonium nitrate fertilizer, Bleach, etc.
IATA Code ROX
ICAO Classes and Divisions 5.1
5.2 Organic peroxides
Examples
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, etc.
IATA Code ROP
ICAO Classes and Divisions 5.2
6. Toxic and infectious substances Open
6.1 Toxic Substance
Examples
Insecticide, agricultural chemicals, disinfectants, dyes, mercury compounds, medicines, etc.
IATA Code RPB
ICAO Classes and Divisions 6.1
6.2 Infectious substances
Examples
Bacteria, Viruses, Medical waste, etc.
IATA Code RIS
ICAO Classes and Divisions 6.2
7. Radioactive materials Open
Category I
Examples
Various radioactive isotopes
Maximum radiation level at any point on external surface : 5 μSv/h or less
Transport index: 0
IATA Code RRW
ICAO Classes and Divisions 7
Category II
Examples
Various radioactive isotopes
Maximum radiation level at any point on external surface: more than 5 μSv/h but not more than 500 μSv/h
Transport index: more than 0 but not more than 1.0
IATA Code RRY
ICAO Classes and Divisions 7
Category III
Examples
Various radioactive isotopes
Maximum radiation level at any point on external surface: more than 500 μSv/h but not more than 2 mSv/h
Transport index: more than 1.0 but not more than 10.0
IATA Code RRY
ICAO Classes and Divisions 7
[Domestic] Radioactive material-Excepted package
Examples
Materials that emit very low levels of radiation such as those held inside a container or device
Maximum radiation level at any point on external surface: 5 μSv/h or less
IATA Code RRE
ICAO Classes and Divisions 7
[International] Radioactive material-Excepted package
Examples
Materials that emit very low levels of radiation such as those held inside a container or device
Maximum radiation level at any point on external surface: 5 μSv/h or less
IATA Code RRE
ICAO Classes and Divisions 7
8. Corrosives Open
Examples
Liquid batteries, mercury, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, acetic acid, sodium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, gallium, etc.
IATA Code RCM
ICAO Classes and Divisions 8
9. Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods Open
Examples
RMD: Consumer goods, internal combustion engines, vehicles, etc.
RSB: Polymeric beads
ICE: Dry ice
IATA Code RMD RSB ICE
ICAO Classes and Divisions 9
Examples
RBI, RLI: Lithium-ion batteries, Sodium-ion batteries
RBM, RLM: Lithium metal batteries
IATA Code RBI RBM RLI RLM
ICAO Classes and Divisions 9
Dangerous goods in limited quantities / excepted quantities Open
Dangerous goods in limited quantities / excepted quantities
Examples
Goods in any of the dangerous goods classes and divisions that are present in limited quantities per package and that satisfy the criteria for limited-quantity dangerous goods in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
IATA Code -
ICAO Classes and Divisions -
Dangerous goods in limited quantities
Examples
Goods in any of the dangerous goods classes and divisions that are only present in very small quantities per package and that satisfy the criteria for excepted-quantity dangerous goods in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
IATA Code REQ
ICAO Classes and Divisions -
Additional marks Open
Environmentally hazardous substances
Examples
Substances or mixtures dangerous to the aquatic environment
IATA Code RMD
ICAO Classes and Divisions 9
Lithium-ion, Sodium-ion or Lithium metal batteries
Examples
Use on applicable sections for goods containing lithium-ion, lithium metal or sodium-ion batteries
IATA Code RBI ELI RBM ELM
ICAO Classes and Divisions 9
Dangerous Goods Handling Labels Open
Magnetized material
Examples
Magnetized material
IATA Code MAG
ICAO Classes and Divisions 9
Cargo aircraft only
Examples
Only permitted on cargo aircraft
(Prohibited on passenger flights)
IATA Code CAO
ICAO Classes and Divisions -
Cryogenic liquids
Examples
Use in addition to the RNG label for transport items containing cryogenic liquefied gases such as nitrogen gas and argon.
IATA Code RCL
ICAO Classes and Divisions 2.2
Keep away from heat
Examples
Use in addition to the RFS or ROP labels for goods containing Division 4.1 Flammable solid or Division 5.2 Organic peroxides
IATA Code -
ICAO Classes and Divisions 4.1 / 5.2
Package orientation
Examples
Use on combination containers that contain liquids
(Must be affixed on at least two opposite sides)
IATA Code -
ICAO Classes and Divisions -
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